1.5 Hours from Chengdu | Hiking, Escaping the Heat, Water Fun & Wildlife

| Hiking, Escaping the Heat, Water Fun & Wildlife. Pengzhou Summer Retreat Day Trip🏞｜Explore Two Hidden Cool Gems in One Day, Less Crowded & Super Photogenic!

🌿 Highlights:
Want to escape Chengdu's heatwave? These two scenic spots in Pengzhou are summer treasures! The glass walkway at Sun Bay Scenic Area offers thrills and cool breezes, while Huilonggou's streams and waterfalls come with a natural cooling effect—perfect for a weekend day trip.

🚗 Itinerary:
Depart Chengdu at 8 AM → Sun Bay Scenic Area (includes entrance ticket + glass walkway) → Huilonggou Scenic Area (hiking + water play) → Return in the evening

📍 Sun Bay Scenic Area
The white windmills along the road are super photogenic📸. Visit the famous glass walkway in the morning (1,100 meters above sea level!), and daredevils can try the cliff swing. Shuttle buses are available inside the park—great for the lazy! Bring a jacket; it's 8-10°C cooler at the summit than in the city.

🍴 Lunch Recommendation: Coldwater Fish Restaurant at the entrance serves fresh rainbow trout (about 60 RMB per person). Try the "three-way fish feast"!

📍 Huilonggou Scenic Area
Just a 20-minute drive away (navigate to "Huilonggou Scenic Area Parking Lot"). This hidden gem is perfect for beating the heat! Hike along wooden trails past cascading waterfalls—the misty Flying Dragon Falls at the end is the coolest spot. Bring sandals for wading, but watch out for slippery mossy rocks!

💡 Pro Tips:
1. No direct buses between the two spots—drive or hire a car (parking costs 10 RMB per lot).
2. Sun Bay combo ticket (entrance + glass walkway): 78 RMB; Huilonggou ticket: 40 RMB. Book online 2 hours early to save 5 RMB.
3. Wear anti-slip shoes! Some trails in Huilonggou are damp and slippery.
4. Pass by Tongji Town on the way back—grab some Pengzhou smoked duck as a souvenir!